http://onmilwaukee.com/rss/rss_market.xml Milwaukee's Daily Magazine Marketplace en-us Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:30:03 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://onmilwaukee.com/images/layout/omc_rssfeed_logo.gif http://onmilwaukee.com 204 67 Target has taken its appreciation of design to a new level with its new shopping carts. Have you seen these bad boys? They rock. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/newtargetcarts.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/newtargetcarts.html?20928 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST There's something about the online bargain that has me hooked. Whether it's eBay, Craigslist or the awesome DealNews.com, I've found myself buying stuff I don't even need -- just because it's such a steal. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/onlinebargain.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/onlinebargain.html?20930 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:52:00 CST Establishing a "listening station" can help you harness the power of social media. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/trustagents112309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/trustagents112309.html?20920 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:03:00 CST Opening 12 years ago and expanding into a second storefront three years later, Venturi's Market is tucked away on the 7200 block of W. North Avenue, sandwiched by Snap Fitness and Chinese Pagoda restaurant. The café and deli originally opened with Italian flavors in mind but over the years, they've expanded to carry fresh meats and cheeses, specialty canned and packaged goods along with made-from scratch deli items of all sorts. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/venturimarket.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/venturimarket.html?20911 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:07:00 CST Since starting OnMilwaukee.com in 1998, life has gone increasingly digital. And even within the digital realm, it's moved in a different direction. Looking around my office, I see old relics and wonder when the last time I used them. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oldoffice.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/oldoffice.html?20885 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:58:00 CST You're not going to get rich reselling your books, but you might get a little fun money for the weekend or, at the very least, be able to trade your old books for "new" ones. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bookselling.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/bookselling.html?20864 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:18:00 CST Whether you love or hate to shop for clothing, chances are you find yourself going to the same shops because when you find a place that services your style, it's usually a keeper. Here are the OnMilwaukee.com editors' favorite places to buy their clothing. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/clothingcharticle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/clothingcharticle.html?20853 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:35:00 CST Ugly Christmas sweaters are coming to the East Side and local student artists are being challenged to create them. Calling all artists. We need your ugly holiday art. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/uglysweatercall.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/uglysweatercall.html?20859 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:00:00 CST I'm probably more impressed than the average Joe when I see or hear good ads, and I'm especially puzzled when I see companies blowing their money on bad ads. For every excellent ad in Milwaukee, there must be 10 terrible ones. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badads.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/badads.html?20855 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:48:00 CST To know that veteran Milwaukee stylist (and musician) Liv Mueller named her Shorewood salon, Divine, after John Waters' famous drag queen from the '70s and '80s, is to understand a very important part of the business-owner's personality. Wait until you check out her new boutique. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/trashboutique.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/trashboutique.html?20821 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:02:00 CST The economy made a slight upward turn but that doesn't mean the deals have to stop, does it? Seatcity.com, PricePlease.com and CouponMap.com are Web sites new to the Milwaukee area, which defiantly say no. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/couponwebsites.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/couponwebsites.html?20809 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:08:00 CST Those who still think Wisconsin is a terrible place to do business should rethink their stance; while the state's high taxes are still problematic, and closure of powerful automotive plants in Kenosha and Janesville hurt, the state is actually beginning to retrain and attract new jobs and companies across its borders. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wisconsinbusinessimproving.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wisconsinbusinessimproving.html?20799 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:13:00 CST If you're using Mitchell International to fly during the holidays, Google is providing free WiFi service. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/googlefreewifi.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/googlefreewifi.html?20796 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:59:00 CST It all started with a love for Frank's Red Hot -- that cayenne pepper sauce that tastes delicious on just about everything. It lit a fire under Waukesha's Dave Mennenoh to create his own, small-batch sauce company. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/offroadfireco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/offroadfireco.html?20750 Sun, 8 Nov 2009 15:01:00 CST Why do certain companies seem like it's "fun" to work for them? The answer lies in the branding. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/stodolablog110709.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/stodolablog110709.html?20765 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 15:13:00 CST For three decades, Paperwork has been an anchor business in the unique Downer Avenue shopping district.The block is now under construction, but by Thanksgiving, the work should be completed. This is important to Paperwork owner Lynn Hartwig, who wants to keep her business and community as strong as possible. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paperworkmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paperworkmilwaukee.html?20764 Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:02:00 CST The Gimbel's parking pavilion, 555 N. Plankinton Ave., was built in 1947. But, its last tenant moved out in March. It needs something new. Any ideas? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gimbelsparking.html?20754 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:30:00 CST Today, you have a chance to tour Fein Brothers Restaurant Equipment and Supplies, 2007 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. from 2-8 p.m. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/feinbrosopen.html?20755 Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:00:00 CST The commercials are becoming more and more frequent, almost daring me to spend $100 for a Powermat. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powermat110509.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powermat110509.html?20749 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:33:00 CST Ask people to name the top businesses in Milwaukee and they'll likely rattle off names like MillerCoors, Harley-Davidson and Northwestern Mutual Life. Hal Leonard Co. is a well-kept secret. In an unassuming building at 77th and Bluemound, chairman Keith Mardak has built that largest sheet music publisher in the world and a hugely successful company that touches many aspects of the music industry. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/halleonardco.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/halleonardco.html?20729 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:07:00 CST I have never played poker with Harley-Davidson CEO Keith Wandell. But if I did, and he went "all in" with his chips on a crucial hand, I'd look him in the eyes. And then I'd probably fold. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wandelharley.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wandelharley.html?20725 Wed, 4 Nov 2009 05:21:00 CST Whether looking to "grab their bags," enjoy "the best care in the air" or just "go, because there's nothing stopping them," Milwaukeeans have a multitude of options thanks to an increase in service and competition -- and major decrease in prices -- for flights in and out of Milwaukee's General Mitchell International Airport. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinecompetition110309.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinecompetition110309.html?20722 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:36:00 CST The Midwest Alternative Medicine Clinic hosts a food drive to benefit Hunger Task Force and invites participants to indulge in Chinese food, learn more about customs through workshops and speak to experts about health concerns. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatwallfooddrive.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatwallfooddrive.html?20717 Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:02:00 CST At 2534 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View sits Dirty Earth, a physical manifestation of literally all of artist and musician Scott Starr's creative outlets. It's part design studio, part clothing boutique. Check it out. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/dirtyearth.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/dirtyearth.html?20696 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 13:08:00 CST The Christmas-music radio station is in full swing and the holiday aisle is pretty well stocked at Target, but have you given the holiday much thought? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sooundoff110109.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sooundoff110109.html?20668 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 10:03:00 CST Blockbuster will close its East Side Milwaukee store at the end of the year. All merchandise is currently priced at below retail, with some 50 percent off. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/eastsideblockbuster.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/eastsideblockbuster.html?20681 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:00:00 CST With the iPhone in hand, there was no need to analyze maps, invoke directional assistance or employ my stellar sense of direction. Google Maps showed me the way. When I was lost on a country highway or popped out of the subway, the iPhone gave me my precise location. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powerofiphone.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/powerofiphone.html?20684 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:06:00 CST Hosting their annual "Celebration of Work," Grand Avenue Club invites you to join them in honor of both their employees and supporting employers. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandavenueclub.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/grandavenueclub.html?20676 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:16:00 CST A natural reaction for many companies in the Great Recession has been to tighten managerial controls on everything from office supplies and cold-call sales schedules to travel expenses. The authors of a new book contend that "we are micromanaging our employees to death." http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/freedomincbook.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/freedomincbook.html?20657 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:08:00 CST This is a question I've pondered for years. Not too seriously, mind you; only on the rare occasion that I need to go there. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/closerikea.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/closerikea.html?20559 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:24:00 CST For the most part, buying local means shopping for ourselves and our families at businesses based in Wisconsin, but it's also a commitment to keep in mind when sending gifts for a birthday, an anniversary or the holidays. Here's a list of places to buy edible gifts from the Dairy State. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wiscofooditems.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/wiscofooditems.html?20474 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:19:00 CST Yes, it's true, that somewhat iconic I-43 North Kopp's billboard that proudly displays the "Flavor of the Day" is in its final days. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/koppsbillboard.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/koppsbillboard.html?20501 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:15:00 CST In the best of times, effective leadership is critical to the success of most companies. Now, you toss in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and strong leadership becomes a do-or-die proposition for most organizations. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/boldleadership.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/boldleadership.html?20492 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:01:00 CST According to Felix Glorioso, the old Brady Street Pharmacy space is undergoing a complete renovation and will house the future Glorioso's, with an expanded deli and café, seating area, more groceries and an even larger selection of meats and cheeses. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gloriosomove.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/gloriosomove.html?20482 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:51:00 CST Nikon? Canon? Ugh. I really despise researching items, whether it's cars, washing machines or cameras. I wish someone could just tell me what I want and where to sign and be done with it. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/camerablog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/camerablog.html?20392 Tue, 6 Oct 2009 17:13:00 CST I've gotten some great deals on airfare just by consistent checking. Kayak.com and Mobissimo.com have popped up as top notch search engines and I can't believe the new deals coming from AirTran Airlines out of Milwaukee. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinepricing.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/airlinepricing.html?20363 Sun, 4 Oct 2009 21:27:00 CST It's late August when the members of the Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee visit my Walker's Point home, but the temperature has dropped from its normal mid-80s range down to a brisk 63 degrees. The wind is rushing, bringing the abnormally cool evening air into my house in puffs. It's a perfect night for a ghost investigation. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paranormalmilwaukee.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/paranormalmilwaukee.html?20291 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:25:00 CST The organizers behind The Open Book -- a new book co-op opening in the former Schwartz Bookshop space in Shorewood -- plan to open on Nov. 2. This is good news for some, but others wonder if another independent bookshop will saturate the market. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/openbookarticle.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/openbookarticle.html?20269 Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:15:00 CST Planetizen is out with a list of reader generated and voted in "Top 100 Urban Thinkers." Former Milwaukee Mayor and current President and CEO, Center for the New Urbanism, John Norquist, lands at No. 98. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/norquistlist.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/norquistlist.html?20249 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:55:00 CST Travelers passing through the Downtown Intermodal Station now have a new option for refreshments. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/intermodalaladdin.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/intermodalaladdin.html?20243 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:39:00 CST Lowe's at Midtown Center in Milwaukee has closed. The store, located near 60th St. and Fond du Lac Ave., employed 107 people. Alderman Joe Davis, Sr., who represents the area has released a statement. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/davisonlowes.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/davisonlowes.html?20234 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:14:00 CST Today, Laughlin Constable, an integrated communications agency with offices in Milwaukee and Chicago, announced a merger with New York-based Partners and Jeary. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/laughlinmerger.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/laughlinmerger.html?20194 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:06:00 CST Downtown Milwaukee resident Rich Duprey's new Your Home Plan-it.Com is a Web site that's perfect to handle your next small remodeling project. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/yourhomeplanit.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/yourhomeplanit.html?20157 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:01:00 CST The Moderne, the long-awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10 million in financial assistance to the project http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/moderneago.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/moderneago.html?20188 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:37:00 CST Today I attended several sessions at day two of the International Downtown Association's annual meeting at the Midwest Airlines Center in Milwaukee. During the next two weeks, I will blog on different topics covered at the conference. Today's topic is retail. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailidablog.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/retailidablog.html?20182 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:03:00 CST Have you seen this three-wheel scooter -- or others like it -- around town? What's the deal? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/threewheelscooter.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/threewheelscooter.html?20178 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:42:00 CST In August, Sigg -- a Swiss manufacturer of water bottles -- announced it would exchange bottles purchased before August 2008 because the liners contained Bisphenol A (BPA.) Although you have to pay for the incoming shipping, you can send your bottle back to Sigg and get a replacement bottle with a BPA-free liner. Will you do this? http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/soundoff091009.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/soundoff091009.html?20149 Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:02:00 CST The 55th Annual IDA conference rolls into Milwaukee beginning this weekend. I asked Kit Cramer, president of the International Downtown Association, five questions to help you prepare and learn more about this vital organization. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ida5questions.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/ida5questions.html?20165 Sat, 12 Sep 2009 08:10:00 CST Housed in Bay View's hidden Hide House, owners Josh Fraundorf, Steve Lindner and James Godsil transformed warehouse space into three (eventually to be four) operating fish troughs or raceways. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sweetwaterorganics.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/sweetwaterorganics.html?20159 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:33:00 CST Great Lakes Futon, 907 S. 1st St., is moving to the former Moxy space at 2219 N. Farwell Ave. on Milwaukee's East Side next month. http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatlakesmove.html http://onmilwaukee.com/market/articles/greatlakesmove.html?20153 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:24:00 CST